I dreamt of a long day in bed just doing nothing but alas, it was only just a dream (Nelly’s song in my head)! It was a busy Saturday! Early appointment for our dog, Nova at 8 a.m. (why did I say yes to this again on a Saturday morning was beyond me) and then a baby shower in the afternoon for my sister. Did I mention that we had two soccer games for our boys as well?
So, when my alarm went off at 7:30, I was dreaming that if I just stayed in bed then all these things would just go away. Maybe I was just really dreaming of those things, that they were not real – that it was my parallel universe.
As much as I complain, these things and events are my affirmation of life – time spent with family and friends. Our bellies were full (a buffet table would do that) and our hearts were full of laughter. I love the fact that when we throw parties and you say food is served – my basement door opens and kids just come out and you cannot even count them. They grow up way too fast! They are a testament to our lives that somehow, we are doing things right. In our busy lives, there has to be a conscious effort to connect and celebrate.
Yes, I do love the weekends, however short but they are enough to get me going. I still dream of lazy Saturdays and Sundays but I would rather spend them with my family and friends before we get too old to do anything. My weekday is still filled with work, chores, and practices but I love that this is my reality and not may parallel universe. I have my family and my friends. I am blessed.
Yours Truly,
Vian
(Photo grabbed from wildplanetradio.com)
Vian Wheatley 